Get

/ɡɛt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of obtaining something.

That was quite a get for the team in the draft.

verb

to come into possession of; to obtain.

I need to get some groceries before dinner.

to become.

It's getting dark outside.

to understand.

Do you get what I mean?

to bring or take someone or something to a particular place.

Can you get the kids from school?

to cause to be in a particular state.

She got him angry with her comments.

Old Norse 'geta' meaning 'to obtain, to reach.'

get going

to begin or start moving.

get along

to have a good relationship with someone.

get out of hand

to become unmanageable.

get in touch

to contact someone.

get the ball rolling

to start an activity.

obtain

to gain possession of something.

acquire

to gain an asset or object.

receive

to be given something.

fetch

to go and bring back something.

capture

to take possession of something.

to understand

I get it now!

to make a profit or gain

He really gets on that investment.